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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I think this is such an important book for the age group it‘s meant for - the struggle with feminism, what it means etc and the realization that it‘s not so black and white is amazing - and all that packed into your „normal“ cutesie romance novel - so cool
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.75 stars.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
NHTBL was such a fun, engaging, and thoughtful read. This book deals with the often “controversial” topic of feminism, and though this could have been a disaster in someone else’s hands, Michelle Quach handled it perfectly. I loved the character development, the plot, and the themes.
Eliza is such a strong, yet thoughtful person who is willing to stand up for what she believes in. Although she’s considered unlikeable, she’s not really arrogant. She’s confident and believes in her abilities and is willing to call out stuff she finds is wrong. But she’s still a human being, and makes mistakes and struggles with her heart and decisions.
Len was a really interesting character because we start off not really knowing him and then getting to know him and his heart and mind really well. I enjoyed watching him and Eliza grow and found their character development to be spectacular. I also loved Serena, Winona, and Eliza and Len’s families. I especially thought that the conversations that Eliza, Kim, and Len had about their families and their parents’ relationships were very realistic and relatable. I related a lot more to Eliza than I thought I would. Even the conversations the students have about important issues are realistic: some teens care, some don’t but this stuff does happen in real life and it is discussed amongst the current generation. This book does the rivals-to-lovers trope really well. Including everything from slut-shaming, to women being called “crazy” to analyzing internalized misogyny, I think Quach did a wonderful job of having these ideas in the story without “choosing” a side, but by having 3-dimensional conversations. Overall, I’m really glad I picked up this book and I think it’s one that you can read again and again and still find more things to think about.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
NHTBL was such a fun, engaging, and thoughtful read. This book deals with the often “controversial” topic of feminism, and though this could have been a disaster in someone else’s hands, Michelle Quach handled it perfectly. I loved the character development, the plot, and the themes.
Eliza is such a strong, yet thoughtful person who is willing to stand up for what she believes in. Although she’s considered unlikeable, she’s not really arrogant. She’s confident and believes in her abilities and is willing to call out stuff she finds is wrong. But she’s still a human being, and makes mistakes and struggles with her heart and decisions.
Len was a really interesting character because we start off not really knowing him and then getting to know him and his heart and mind really well. I enjoyed watching him and Eliza grow and found their character development to be spectacular. I also loved Serena, Winona, and Eliza and Len’s families. I especially thought that the conversations that Eliza, Kim, and Len had about their families and their parents’ relationships were very realistic and relatable. I related a lot more to Eliza than I thought I would. Even the conversations the students have about important issues are realistic: some teens care, some don’t but this stuff does happen in real life and it is discussed amongst the current generation. This book does the rivals-to-lovers trope really well. Including everything from slut-shaming, to women being called “crazy” to analyzing internalized misogyny, I think Quach did a wonderful job of having these ideas in the story without “choosing” a side, but by having 3-dimensional conversations. Overall, I’m really glad I picked up this book and I think it’s one that you can read again and again and still find more things to think about.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was too boring for my taste and it felt too much like just a high school drama, which I have outgrown.